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What Zodiac Matches Your Inner Mermaid?

Ian Fortey

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About This Quiz

You can trace tales of fish-tailed humans all the way back to Mesopotamia and Babylon. The idea of people in the sea is about as old as folklore itself, and it's not too surprising when you think about it. What could have been more mysterious to ancient people than the sea? Think of what we still don't know about our oceans. Even today, we are discovering incredible new life forms in the depths of the ocean with our advanced technology. It's the last frontier left in the world, and it's an endless source of mystery and wonder. It's also the home of mermaids.

Mermaids have taken on many different roles in stories over the years. They bring comedy and romance — and even horror sometimes. But at their core, mermaids represent something fantastic, something wondrous and hidden and beyond belief. They are very much like the secret side we all keep hidden from the world, the part of us that dares to dream impossible things, where all our hopes and fantasies are born.

Everyone has that inner mermaid, a wonderous part of our soul that keeps us feeling alive and keeps us dreaming. Want to know which sign of the zodiac matches up best with that part of you? All you need to do is take a dip in our quiz!

The Pirates of the Caribbean ran across some mermaids once. Which Caribbean island would you most want to visit?

Barbados

Saint Lucia

Jamaica

Aruba

Of all the animals featured on the Western zodiac, which would you most want as a pet?

Fish

Crab

Ram

Lion

The Chinese zodiac has some cool animals. Which is your favorite?

Monkey

Dog

Dragon

Tiger

Which movie about mermaids is your favorite?

"Splash"

"The Little Mermaid"

"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides"

"Aquamarine"

How often do you read your horoscope?

On the weekends

Once or twice a week

Daily

Just whenever

Sometimes a horoscope just won't cut it. Have you ever gone to visit a psychic?

Many times

Nah, I don't think I believe in psychics.

I tried once.

I've called them.

Have you ever experienced a Tarot card reading?

Many times!

No, I haven't.

A long time ago

No, but I'd like to.

Aside from mermaids, what mythical creature do you feel a connection with?

Dragon

Leprechaun

Centaur

Fairy

How often do you like to go swimming?

All the time!

Not that often

In the summer

A few times a year

Do you know what element matches your zodiac sign?

Water

Air

Fire

Earth

Mermaids can have some pretty eclectic hair. Pick your color!

Blue

Aquamarine

Candy apple red

Purple

The Little Mermaid had some memorable fish friends. What kind of fish would you hang out with?

Squid

Sea turtle

Shark

Lobster

No matter how long a mermaid stays on land, the call of the ocean is hard to resist. Which ocean are you calling home?

Pacific

Atlantic

Arctic

Indian

Some people think mermaid legends are based on manatees. What do you think?

How is that possible?

I can see that.

Manatees are not that pretty.

Those must have been some lonely sailors.

Some of the coolest monsters come from the deep. Pick your favorite!

The Loch Ness Monster

Megalodon

Godzilla

The Kraken

Any chance your horoscope has ever been accurate?

Many times!

Not really

It got the gist of things.

Some stuff, yes

What's more accurate, a horoscope or a fortune cookie?

Horoscopes, obviously

Neither?

Fortune cookies aren't legit.

Magic 8 Ball

How good are you when it comes to swimming?

I'm like a fish.

I'm not that skilled.

I do pretty well.

Not a pro, but I'm there.

When you meet someone you might be interested in dating, do you ever ask them their sign?

One of the first things I ask

Nope

It'll come up eventually.

Usually only if they bring it up

Do you believe the universe has a plan for everyone?

100%

Not really

Not a plan, but it influences us

Not plans for people, but plans we get caught up in

Do you prefer the story of "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen or the Disney movie?

I love them both!

I like the movie.

I like the story.

I've never actually read the story.

Pick the best non-mermaid Disney princess!

Belle

Snow White

Jasmine

Cinderella

Have you ever built a sandcastle at the beach?

I build pretty amazing ones.

Not since I was little

Every so often

Yeah, but they're pretty simple

Mermaid tails come in a rainbow of colors. What's yours?

Blue

Green

Red

Pink

"The Little Mermaid" has some incredibly memorable songs. Which one do you remember the most?

"Under the Sea"

"Part of Your World"

"Poor Unfortunate Soul"

"Les Poissons"

If you're having fish for dinner, what's on the menu?

Salmon

Sea bass

Lobster

Tuna poke

We're setting up a fish tank! What kind do you think would make the best pet?

Goldfish

Neon tetra

Betta

Pearl gourami

So is Aquaman basically a merman or what?

No

Maybe?

He doesn't have a tail!

Yeah, more or less

Would you leave your whole world behind for love?

In a heartbeat

I don't know if I can answer that.

If it was true love, I think so.

I don't think I could leave everything behind.

Which zodiac do you think is the most reliable?

Western

Celtic

Chinese

Hindu

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